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Metropolitan Water District Vice Chair Tells City Committee to Expect Increasing Reductions of Water Supplies

/in , , /by /Pasadena Nowby Keith Calayag

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Vice Chair Cynthia Kurtz told a City committee Tuesday she predicted the implementation of more mandatory water reductions by next year as the region faces the challenges of climate change and extended drought. Kurtz knows Pasadena’s water situation well. She served as Pasadena City Manager twice, most recently stepping down as Interim City Manager in August.

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Storm Provides Some Drought Relief, but Water Shortage Prevails

/in , , /by /LAistby Erin Stone

The last few days of rain and snow provided some welcome relief, but don’t be fooled — the water shortage is far from over. That wet trend will have to continue if there’s to be any real dent in the ongoing drought. Burbank, LAX, Lancaster and other places in Los Angeles County broke some rainfall records, but when it comes to drought and much of the Southland’s drinking water supply, it’s the snowfall up north that really matters.

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First Project in Poway’s $70-Million Water Improvement Program is Complete

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Angela Brandt

With Poway’s Clearwell Bypass Project now complete, the temporary bypass system is expected to be fully operational this month, officials said. Sometime in November, the city’s clearwell, or treated water reservoir, will be permanently removed from service and the bypass pipeline, the temporary tanks and other bypass infrastructure will be in service, said Shadi Sami, Poway’s principal civil engineer, at a recent City Council meeting

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Here’s How Much Rain Fell in 42 San Diego County Communities During the Alaskan Storm

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

The Alaskan storm that hit San Diego County Tuesday and Wednesday is among the biggest to hit the region in the past couple of years. Forecasters say the downpour in North and East counties will help tamp down the risk of wildfires well into December. The National Weather Service says San Diego’s weather will now gradually dry and warm up through at least Saturday.

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Opinion: What’s Wrong With Lake Mead, Summed Up in a Single Chart

/in , , /by /The Arizona Republicby Joanna Allhands

If there were a single chart that could sum up the problem at Lake Mead, this might be a contender. OK, maybe not. Because a single chart should be self-explanatory. This one requires some background. But it says a lot about where we’re headed. And the shifting goalposts on the way down.

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So, How Much Rain Did Your San Diego Neighborhood Get, Exactly?

/in , /by /NBC 7 San Diegoby Eric S. Page

The atmospheric river that blew in and out of the county on Monday and Tuesday left behind a bounty of much-needed rainfall all over San Diego. After generating some scattered drizzle, the unsettled atmospheric system out of the north began delivering steady showers to the county at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

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The Future of the Peninsula’s Water Supply Comes Before Two State Boards Next Week.

/in , , /by /Monterey County Weeklyby David Schmalz

Thursday, Nov. 17 is shaping up to be a momentous day for the future of the Monterey Peninsula’s water supply, as two major state boards – the California Coastal Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission – are set to weigh in on two separate projects that aim to add supply to the local portfolio.

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A Shift in Groundwater Perspective

/in , /by /WaterWorld by Mary Jo Wagner

When it comes to natural disasters, the sudden, swift devastation of landslides, mudslides, and sinkholes may get all the attention — but natural resource scientists can attest that it’s the slow sinking of the ground surface that is just as real a danger. “Subsidence often gets neglected because it is slow moving. You don’t recognize it until you start seeing damage,” says Michelle Sneed, a land subsidence specialist at the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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From Droughts to Floods, Water Risk is an Urgent Business Issue

/in , , /by /Harvard Business Reviewby Jose Ignacio Galindo and Nicolas Wertheimer

When companies think about risk, most of them don’t think about water. Historically, water has been available even in areas prone to drought, and flooding followed a fairly predictable pattern. But as the climate warms, the world is beginning to see more extremes — and that often means too little or too much water.

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Free Online WaterSmart Landscape Design Workshops

/in , , /by /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

As California enters a fourth straight year of drought, more residents are taking advantage of free, online webinars helping them create a beautiful, water-efficient outdoor landscape. New three-hour workshops are now scheduled through December, funded in part by the County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program.

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